School term dates
School term dates and holidays in Buckinghamshire.
2025/26 academic year
Summer term 2026
| Starts | Monday 13 April 2026 |
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| Half term | Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026 |
| Ends | Wednesday 22 July 2026 |
| Summer Holiday | Thursday 23 July to Monday 31 August 2026 |
There is a proposed inset day on 1 September 2026.
You can also download the school term dates 2025 to 2026 (XLSX, 28 KB)
2026/27 academic year
Autumn term 2026
| Starts | Wednesday 2 September 2026 |
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| Half term | Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026 |
| Ends | Friday 18 December 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 |
There is a proposed inset day on 1 September 2026.
Spring term 2027
| Starts | Monday 4 January 2027 |
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| Half term | Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027 |
| Ends | Thursday 25 March 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027 |
Summer term 2027
| Starts | Monday 12 April 2027 |
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| Half term | Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027 |
| Ends | Wednesday 21 July 2027 |
| Summer Holiday | Starts Thursday 22 July 2027 |
Download the school term dates 2026 to 2027 (PDF, 204 KB)
Autumn term 2027
| Starts | Wednesday 1 September 2027 |
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| Half term | Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027 |
| Ends | Friday 17 December 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Monday 20 December 2027 to Monday 3 January 2028 |
There is a proposed inset day on 1 September 2027.
Spring term 2028
| Starts | Tuesday 4 January 2028 |
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| Half term | Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028 |
| Ends | Friday 31 March 2028 |
| Easter holiday | Monday 3 April to Monday 17 April 2028 |
Summer term 2028
| Starts | Tuesday 18 April 2028 |
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| Half term | Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028 |
| Ends | Friday 21 July 2028 |
| Summer Holiday | Starts Monday 24 July 2028 |
Download the school term dates 2027 to 2028 (PDF, 313 KB)
Exceptions for academy, voluntary aided, and foundation schools
Academy schools, voluntary aided schools, and foundation schools are responsible for setting their own term dates. This includes inset dates (training days).
Most schools aim to keep consistencies across the county as far as possible. We strongly recommend that parents check the published dates on the school's website.